Date: December 4 2025
Author: FINTECH Circle

FINTECH Circle was delighted to continue its long-standing partnership with FinTech Connect, Europe’s flagship fintech conference, which returned to London with thousands of innovators, founders, investors, and industry leaders. 

As part of this year’s programme, FINTECH Circle hosted a live Fintech Pitching Session on the main stage—bringing together some of the sharpest founders in the ecosystem and a panel of distinguished judges.

The session provided a dynamic platform for high-growth fintech companies to spotlight their solutions, share their vision, and connect with industry decision-makers. Each CEO delivered a concise five-minute pitch, highlighting how their innovation is transforming core areas of financial services—from payments and liquidity to AI-driven investment signals and financial clarity for SMEs.

Meet the Innovative Founders Who Took the Stage

Four exceptional CEOs presented their companies and demonstrated how their technologies are solving real industry challenges:

Lawrence Gilioli, CEO, Lenderwize:

Showcased how Lenderwize is advancing digital receivables financing, enabling telecoms and digital businesses to unlock liquidity with speed, security, and transparency.

Samuel Flynn, CEO, Hands In:

Explained how Hands In is reshaping online payments with frictionless group checkouts, split payments, and multi-card transactions—solving a long-standing headache for merchants and consumers.

Alexander Pisemskiy, CEO, ZENPULSAR:

Presented ZENPULSAR’s powerful AI-driven data platform, which equips institutional investors with high-quality market signals, enabling stronger investment decisions and reduced operational costs.

Ajit Barik, CEO, Wyzr:

Introduced Wyzr’s AI-powered financial management system that gives founders and finance teams instant clarity with real-time answers, intelligent insights, and simplified reporting.

Each founder delivered a compelling narrative on customer impact, market traction, and future growth—earning strong engagement from the audience and judges alike.

A Special Thanks to Our Judges & Investors

Our panel of judges brought deep industry knowledge, sharp analysis, and invaluable feedback that enriched the session. Their questions challenged founders to dig deeper into product scalability, risk, competition, and long-term positioning.

A big thank you to:

Carol J. Hagh – FTSE 250 Non-Executive Director

Irina Pafomova – CEO, Zestic AI

Their insights helped founders refine their propositions while offering the audience clear takeaways about what investors look for in today’s fintech landscape.

A Successful Collaboration at a World-Class Event

This year’s FinTech Connect was brilliantly executed, and we extend our congratulations to Steve Clarke and the entire conference team for delivering an outstanding event once again.

FINTECH Circle remains committed to empowering fintech founders through high-value platforms that connect innovators with investors, corporates, and partners. Our pitching events continue to provide visibility, credibility, and opportunity for the next generation of fintech leaders.

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